Rutilated Quartz and Hanksite Physical Properties

Rutilated Quartz and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Hanksite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Rutilated Quartz and Hanksite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO₂ Rutile: TiO2
• Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Rutilated Quartz and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.